Aidan Turner made headlines on Saturday as reports emerged that he had reduced a fan to tears after throwing her off the set of Poldark after one selfie request too many.

But now an army of loyal fans are rallying around the 33-year-old TV hunk to declare he is the the most ‘charming’ man in the business.

Aidan’s Maidens – a devout team of followers that flock to Poldark’s Cornish filming locations each day to wish the cast and crew well – have given Metro.co.uk an account of what daily life is like on set for fans and to disprove claims the lead star is some kind of monster.

‘Aidan is absolutely charming and funny and the rubbish [being reported] is absolutely bonkers,’ Karen Colam, CEO of Poldark based charity and tourism organisation PoldarksCornwall.com attests.

Explaining the Aidan’s Maidens group, she says: ‘It’s a motley crew of woman mostly old enough to know better, who love to watch Poldark being made and with the added frisson of the potential of getting a glimpse of, or a smile from the man himself!

‘Mostly we are richly rewarded with waves and “thanks for watching, ladies!” and sometimes with signed photos for our patience and respect of the security rules,’ she continues.

Aiden’s Maidens can often be found not far from where Poldark films (Picture: Courtesy Karen Colam/Aidan’s Maidens)

Dismissing the reports Aidan was rude this week, Karen told us: ‘Never ever are we met with rudeness or arrogance from Aidan or the crew. We never push the boundaries and the cast and crew are welcoming and friendly towards us.’

The group attracts fans from all over the world, she says, adding: ‘This past week we have had one lady from Manchester, one from Sheffield, one from Doncaster, one from Aldershot and another from Germany.’

The makers of Poldark have also defended Aidan, while another source revealed one of the photographed women at the centre of the ‘offended fan’ storm is actually a runner on the show.

Poldark enthusiasts from all over the world descend on Cornwall to watch the BBC show being filmed (Picture: Courtesy Karen Colam/Aidan’s Maidens)

PoldarksCornwall is a Poldark tourism business in Cornwall which has raised over £7,000 for Cornwall Air Ambulance.

The organisation helps fans find locations used in the hit BBC show and organises balls, tours – and has plans of a Poldark festival.

Series three of Poldark is currently filming – while series two airs on BBC One on Sunday nights.